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Marion, IA vs Whitefish, MT

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- Whitefish has 49.6% less rainy days than Marion.
- Whitefish has 19.7% less Sunny Days than Marion.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Whitefish scores 10.1% worse than Marion
 Marion, IAWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock120106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock30282443
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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